Sermons on James 3:1-18:

We Are Responsible For What We Teach Others Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 6, 2004

The tongue is a double edged sword. Arguments and wars have been started by words of misunderstanding. This week, is James 3 we read about being held responsible for what we teach and the words we say. We are taught the true wisdom has many characteristic

James 3:1-18 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2) We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 3) When we put bits ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is The Wise Guy?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon compares false and true wisdom.

Turn with me to James 3. Read James 3:13-18. James starts this passage off with a penetrating question, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” A lot of people claim to be wise and understanding. He is calling for us to examine our motives and ourselves. He calls those who think they are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Extreme Makoever: Pierced Tongue Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 15, 2004

This is the third sermon in the Extreme Makeover series. James teaches us how to T.A.M.E. the tongue.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: PIERCED TONGUE James 3:1-12 April 25, 2003 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our study of the book of James titled “Extreme Makeover.” We have already learned that if Jesus were to do an extreme makeover of our lives he would give us big ears so that we could ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Good Life Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 6, 2004

Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God”Get God’s view of a good life.

“Good Life” Message in “extreme makeover” series Happy Mother’s Day! Ah the good life… Mothers, actually, all of us dream of the good life, don’t we? Our culture is big on it, especially now powered by the popular “Extreme Makeover” TV series and all its clones. And it seems, as our culture ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Ambition And High Hopes" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007

The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Talking Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 29, 2007

A message from James 3 on the power of the tongue.

Foolproof – A Study of James January 21, 2007 TALKING Faith – James 3:1-12 Video: One Word – from www.sermonspice.com Recap: A few weeks ago we started a series in James about having a foolproof faith. That is, possessing a faith that can’t be fooled into thinking we have real faith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating Fellowship

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Feb 8, 2007

. Self- importance, smugness, and stubborn pride destroy fellowship faster than anything else. Pride builds walls between people; humility builds bridges. Humility is the oil that smoothes and soothes relationships. CULTIVATING COMMUNITY TAKES COURTESY.

CULTIVATING COMMUNITY TEXT: JAMES 3:18 / ACTS 222:42 INTRO: Last Sunday we discussed things about the real and the fake type of fellowship. If you’re tired of fake fellowship and you would like to cultivate real and loving fellowship, you’ll need to make some tough choices and take some ...read more

Scripture: James 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Sep 16, 2006

Based on James 3: 3-12, this message looks at the sins of loose lips and the way of dealing with them through discipline and a change of attitude.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what does the phrase “Loose Lips Sink Ships” remind you of? For some of you it may be a war-time poster. This phrase originated during World War I in England. Enemy spies frequented local pubs listening on the seamen’s conversation, until after a few pints of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Great Mutiny

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 17, 2006

Sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost reminding us that being a Christian is more than just using Christian words and acting like one on a special day of the year.

A Great Mutiny Sermon on James 3:1-12 Pentecost +15- B September 17, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but no one can tame the tongue—a restless evil, full of deadly ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Tongue

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2006

The tongue is a small organ which is capable of exhibiting a powerful positive or negative force.

Text: “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:9). Every part of our body is very important and every part serves a special function. When God created us, he knew what he was doing. He created us with very intricate ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Talk Like A Pirate... Or Not

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 18, 2006

Good words follow faith and good works.

20060917 Web Site Sermon Title: Talk Like a Pirate… or Not Text: James 3:1-12 Thesis: In consistent Christian living, “good words” follow “faith” and “good works”. On Sunday, September 8, 2002, Columnist Dave Barry posted his column in the Miami Herald. He wrote, “Every now and then, some ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watching What We Say

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006

We need to speak words of encouragement more freely

Not long ago someone was telling me about a trip he had made to the Bahamas. He said he was walking along and he came to this pier on the beach, and at the end of this pier there was this great commotion that was taking place at the end of the pier and he was curious so he went to see what was ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 24, 2006

This sermon discusses wisdom in the earthly and heavenly realm and the importance of heavenly over earthly.

Text: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13). What is wisdom? One person said that wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it. J.I Packer said, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

A Different Kind Of Wisdom

Contributed by Dave Watters on Sep 24, 2006

James gives the believer instruction on knowing false wisdom from True Wisdom.

Sermon: A Different Kind of Wisdom Scripture: James 3: 13 – 18 Good morning… Today I would like to talk about ‘A Different Kind of Wisdom’…one that promotes in a man or woman the fruit for living now and eternally…one that instructs both for the now and the hereafter…one that creates a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2006

James in our text gives 3 reasons why we should learn to manage our mouth and he backs each reason up with 2 illustrations

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth James 3:1-12 Today we’re going to look at what James has to say about "How to Manage Your Mouth". We love to talk. There are talk shows everywhere. Everybody seems to have something to say. Statistics on the average American. You have 30 conversations a day ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ